Class & Comp Consultant I

North Carolina A&T State University; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major public university in Vancouver is seeking a Classification & Compensation HR Consultant I to support HR initiatives and ensure compliance with HR practices. The role includes consulting with supervisors, evaluating employment requests, and requires a Bachelor's degree with HR experience. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, promoting a balance between office and home work, catering to those with strong HR consultancy skills and a desire to foster effective HR management.

Benefits

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Aetna Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Retirement System Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts at University Bookstore

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resource management experience.
• Professional certifications such as CSP or PHR are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Consult with campus supervisors for organization planning.
• Review and evaluate employment and salary requests.
• Support compliance with HR/compensation initiatives.

Skills

Consulting

HR practices

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affir­mental Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type: EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position: The Classification & Compensation HR Consultant I is responsible for consulting with campus supervisors and first-line managers to assist them with organization planning and development; Individuals in this role support:

• First level triage review of all SHRA and EHRA employment and salary review requests.
• Position management, assisting users of the Aggie Talent position management module;
• Maintenance of user types and workflows;
• Creation and maintenance of university organizational charts;
• Tracking and reporting of position actions.

In addition, they demonstrate knowledge of human resource practices by:

• Applying knowledge of SHRA and EHRA position classification requirements, role descriptions and competency standards.
• Facilitating the coordination, review, evaluation, and recommendation of adjustments within areas of responsibility while adhering to existing policies, procedures, and practices.
• Working with supervisors in completing job analysis, job evaluation, market pricing, FLSA job categorization and arriving at compensation levels by completing internal pay analyses.

Analysis may focus on either SHRA or EHRA position reviews / actions. The incumbent in this position:

• Routinely collaborates with peers, providing seamless customer service and support for other units to ensure quick response times.
• Partners with employees and leaders at all levels of the university, the UNC System Office, the Office of State Human Resources and other agencies and universities.
• Provides comprehensive support for compliance, regulation, policy, process and HR/compensation initiatives that ensure alignment with NCA &T compensation programs and State/Federal guidelines.
• Provides assistance across all occupational areas falling within Position Management.

This position evaluates and endorses best practice salary offers and adjustments resulting from SHRA and EHRA employment and classification activity. This activity involves determining the best compensation strategies for selected candidates and current employees while ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OFCCP, EEOC, ADA, Office of State Human Resources and UNC System Office).

The position maintains compliance with regulations established by University of North Carolina System Office (UNC‑SO) and the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR), to guide managers in restructuring existing SHRA and EHRA positions and establishing new positions to most effectively meet the university’s changing business needs.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a progressive university offering fully accredited academic programs to over 15,275 students. The University currently employs over 1,650 permanent faculty and staff. The University is engaged in a transformational process to become an interdisciplinary University with ambitious goals involving expanding resources, increasing globalization, and expanding information technology leadership while establishing partnerships throughout the state and the Triad community. The Division of Human Resources provides comprehensive programs and services to attract, retain and fully engage high performing faculty and staff and to develop an interdisciplinary workforce to effectively serve the University in support of its mission. North Carolina A&T State University’s HR Talent Solutions Unit is comprised of a team of university recruiters who ensure new hire compliance covering the university’s SHRA, EHRA non‑faculty, Temporary and Student workforces. The Talent Solutions unit is being restructured to bolster hiring effectiveness in support of the Vice Chancellor’s key HR initiatives. Talent Solutions provides recruitment and selection services and consultation to campus & community customers.

Bachelor’s degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resource management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Prefer an additional 2 years of experience in Human Resources. Experience in higher education, public government, or related industry is ideal. Professional certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP – World at Work), Professional in Human Resources (PHR – HRCI), SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP or other relevant industry certifications are desirable, but not required.

Required License or Certification

None specified.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Hybrid (Employees are working part-time in the office to perform job tasks that require on-campus engagement, and the remaining time at home)

Position Information

Working Title: Classification & Compensation HR Consultant I

Position Number: 007497

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division: Classification & Compensation

Organizational Location: Human Resources

Organizational Unit: Classification & Compensation

Posting Number: EPA2863

Open Date: 12/05/2025

Close Date: 02/05/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Minimum Application Period Posting: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search.

Date Position Available: 12/05/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate where you learned of this position:
  • North Carolina A&T State University website
  • University of North Carolina System website
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  • Indeed.com
  • Other
• If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity from an “Other” source please advise where you learned of the position:

  (Open Ended Question)

• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Letter of Reference 1
  • Letter of Reference 2
  • Letter of Reference 3
  • Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
  • Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  • Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  • Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
  • Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
• Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Letter of Reference 1
  • Letter of Reference 2
  • Letter of Reference 3
  • Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
  • Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  • Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  • Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
  • Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts

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